Wednesday, October 14, 2015

IT News Head Lines (TweakTown) 15/10/2015

Valve kicks off its stealth-themed Steam sale, with 64 games on sale
Valve
has just kicked off a surprise new game sale with its Steam Stealth
Game Sale, which has 64 stealth-based games on sale from franchises like
Assassin's Creed, Deus Ex, Far Cry, and more.

The discounts are quite huge depending on the game, with the average discount being a hefty...

Blizzard will show more from 'Overwatch' on Thursday
With
the subscription numbers on World of Warcraft dwindling, and the
spin-off franchise in Hearthstone still not competing with the likes of
League of Legends in terms of numbers, Blizzard is preparing Overwatch.

Overwatch is Blizzard's first entirely new game in over 17 years, with the developer set to...

We've seen it all - there are now SSD water blocks
With
the rebirth of custom liquid cooling taking the PC DIY world by storm,
we've seen companies such as Bitspower and EK Water Blocks lead the
charge by releasing quality components time and time again for the
latest motherboards, video cards and processors alike. But what about a
water cooling...

Black Ops 3 campaign lets you fast-forward right to the end
In
an effort to give Call of Duty players more freedom, Treyarch has
revealed that all levels of the game's campaign will be accessible when
the game ships this November.

"[This new feature] gives players the flexibility to consume the content how they want," Jason Blundell, the director and manage...

Nexus 6P and 5X unboxing videos surface
Google's new Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X
Android handsets have already shipping in India, so naturally users
like Intellect Digest are sharing their unboxing videos and early
impressions on the new phones.

Both phones come in stylish cases, with the larger 6-inch Nexus 6P being the premium model at...

VR games will be quality over quantity, says Epic Games CEO
With
2016 fast approaching, virtual reality integration is almost here,
bringing a whole dimension in video game experiences. Rather than being
huge narrative-driven games with open-worlds and AAA budgets, the first
VR games are going to be high-quality bite-sized chunks that feel out
the new tech.

Windows 7, 8, 8.1 keys can now activate Windows 10
Windows
10 Insider Preview Build 10565 released yesterday with numerous
functional improvements, but also a key change in the activation scheme:
Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 product keys can be used to activate Windows 10.
Previously, you could install these operating systems as normal and then
upgrade to Windows 10...Read the rest in your browser using this link! Tap or click here.

Xbox Wireless adapter lets you use Xbox One controller on Windows 10
The
Xbox One controller has been compatible with all recent versions of
Windows for awhile now, but you needed a micro USB cable to connect.
That's no longer the case soon, when you'll be able to purchase the new
Xbox One Wireless Adapater, which boasts Windows 10 compatibility.

Facebook testing new video features
Facebook is currently
working on four new video related functions, each of which is highly
practical. First up is suggested videos, which would help you find other
videos to watch after you start watching a video from your Feed. This
feature is available now on most iPhones around the world,...Read the rest in your browser using this link! Tap or click here.

Six new images show off Surface Pro 4 from every angle
Microsoft
has published six new photographs of its upcoming Surface Pro 4 tablet,
showing off the device from every angle you could need. See for
yourself below. [img]3[/img] [img]4[/img] [img]6[/img] [img]7[/img]
[img]8[/img] [img]9[/img] The Surface Pro 4 is impressively thin at
8.44mm and features a 12.3'' display. It launches October...Read the rest in your browser using this link! Tap or click here.

Transition between zones 'is seamless' in The Division
In
the latest piece on The Division, Community Developer on the game Hamish
Bode talked with lazygamer at rAge. Bode had some interesting things to
talk about, saying that The Division won't just be an online game but
an awesome solo experience, too.

Giada Brightens up GITEX 2015 with Ultimate Digital Signage Mini PCs and Server
Giada
Technology, an industry leader in mini PCs, embedded computing and
servers for small and medium enterprises, will attend the 35th GITEX
event held at Dubai World Trade Center, UEA from 18 - 22 October 2015.

Shuttle Announces the XS35V5 and XS36V5 Small Form Factor Computers
Shuttle
Computer Group, Inc., one of the world's leading designers of small
form factor (SFF) computers, announced its XS35V5 and XS36V5 with
improved graphics performance. A host of features make them perfect for
commercial applications including digital signage, kiosks, menu boards,
and more.

Lexar Also Announces Professional 3600x and 3500x CFast 2.0 Cards
Lexar,
a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced two
additions to its CFast memory card line: the Lexar Professional 3600x
CFast 2.0 card and the Lexar Professional 3500x CFast 2.0 card. Both are
designed to capture high-quality 4K video and meet the exacting speed
and capacity demands...Read the rest in your browser using this link! Tap or click here.

Lexar Introduces New Professional 2933x XQD 2.0 Card
Lexar,
a leading global brand of flash memory products, today introduced the
Lexar Professional 2933x and 1400x XQD 2.0 cards, as well as the Lexar
Professional Workflow XR2 (XQD 2.0 USB 3.0 reader) for professional
videographers, photographers, and enthusiasts. The Professional 2933x
XQD 2.0 is the fastest XQD card on...Read the rest in your browser using this link! Tap or click here.

Lexar Also Announces the 128GB Variant of Professional 2000x SDXC UHS-II Card
Lexar,
a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced the
128GB capacity of the Professional 2000x SDXC UHS-II memory card.
Available for purchase later this year, the 128GB Lexar Professional
2000x SDXC UHS-II card will be the fastest UHS-II memory card available
at this capacity on the market....Read the rest in your browser using this link! Tap or click here.

Lexar Announces the JumpDrive M20c USB Type-C Flash Drive
Lexar,
a leading global brand of flash memory products, today announced two
additions to its mobile USB 3.0 flash drive line: the Lexar JumpDrive
M20c and the Lexar JumpDrive M20i. The Lexar JumpDrive M20c is designed
for use with next-generation USB Type-C devices, and features two
connectors - USB Type-C...Read the rest in your browser using this link! Tap or click here.

QNAP Debuts the World's First Unified NAS-SAS Solution
QNAP,
Inc. has sprung another surprise on the enterprise storage marketplace
with the announcement of the new TVS-ECx80U-SAS-RP unified NAS-SAS
storage solution. This new system bridges the gap between all three
different types of drives: speedy all-SSD storage, large capacity SATA
drives and cost-effective SAS HDD systems.

Apple Updates iMac Family with Stunning New Retina Displays
Apple
today updated the entire iMac family, bringing a stunning new Retina 4K
display to the 21.5-inch iMac for the first time and the Retina 5K
display to every 27-inch iMac. The new Retina displays make photos and
videos more immersive and true-to-life thanks to a wider color gamut
and...Read the rest in your browser using this link! Tap or click here.

MSI Launches the Nightblade X2 and MI2 Gaming Desktops
As
the leading gaming hardware brand, MSI is excited to launch a new
generation of gaming desktop PC's: the MSI Nightblade X2 and MI2. The
Nightblade series embody what every gamer craves for: victory. The MSI
Nightblade PCs stand out - or better said; do not stand out - because...Read the rest in your browser using this link! Tap or click here.

Tt eSPORTS unveils the NEW CRONOS AD Premium Gaming Headset
Tt
eSPORTS is excited to announce the newest member of the CRONOS family,
the CRONOS AD. This highly functional stereo gaming headset features an
auto-adjusting headband that provides a comfortable fit! The CRONOS AD
also comes with an upgraded retractable microphone that makes the
headset with better overall aesthetics when...Read the rest in your browser using this link! Tap or click here.